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1 Called WE ARE 2015 CAMPAIGN GUIDE Instructions, Sample Forms and Other Helpful Information for Running Your Parish s Campaign Appeal Office Diocese of Camden 631 Market Street Camden, NJ Phone: (856) Fax: (856) BishopsAppeal@camdendiocese.org

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3 Campaign 2015 Dear Friends: We are all called. You have heard the call and responded, and we are grateful. The House of Charity is the source for so much good in our diocese. Your willingness to assist in the growth of this campaign will bring much needed support to our neighbors throughout South Jersey. We are all members of a ministry team. To minister is to serve God and other people in His name. By joining the House of Charity team, you are strengthening and growing many services that fulfill the practical and spiritual needs of those less fortunate. We are grateful and thankful that you have chosen to share your gifts and talents for the success of the House of Charity Bishop s Annual Appeal. We are all in this together! The House of Charity team in the diocesan office is here to serve you also. We are a resource to you. If there is anything we can do to assist you in achieving your goals, please let us know how we can help. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them. Matthew 18:20 Imagine what we can do together! Enthusiastically, Sheila McGirl Associate Director of Development for the House of Charity

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5 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Overview... 1 Parishioner Mailings Solicitation Letter for Brochure Mailings... 3 Long-Lapsed Donor All-in-One Solicitation... 4 Disengaged and Non-Donor All-in-One Solicitation... 5 The Phased Approach... 6 Calendar of Important Dates for II. Recording Gifts: Flow Chart for Recording Gifts Outright Gifts SAMPLE Record of Outright Gifts Form Pledge Gifts SAMPLE Record of Pledge Gifts Form Stock, Credit Card and Direct Debit Gifts Flow Chart for Recording Stock, Credit Card & Direct Debit Gifts SAMPLE Direct Debit Form SAMPLE Stock Transfer Form Instructions Part 1 - Notice of Stock Gift to the Office of Development Part 2 - Letter of Authorization Payments on Previously Reported Pledges SAMPLE Record of Payments on Previously Reported Pledges Form...24 Employee Giving or Payroll Deduction Pledges III. Completing and Sending Your Parish Report Envelope: How to Fill out the Parish Report Envelope Form Parish Report Envelope Flow Chart SAMPLE of a Completed Parish Report Envelope Using the FedEx Packages FedEx Label IV. Completing your Weekly Report Instructions Weekly Report Part 1 (Feb. through June) Weekly Report Part 2 (July through October) V. Thanking and Following Up with Your Donors Pastor Thank-You Letter Pastor Follow-up Letter VI. Updating Parish Lists: Sample and Instructions VII. Obtaining Electronic Forms VIII. Campaign Prayer...Back Cover

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7 OVERVIEW THE PARISH TEAM We look for the Pastor to be the prime motivator and guide. In addition he will rely on any other clergy to assist him in building positive support for the appeal. He should build a team of volunteers with an Appeal Chair that is a well respected member of the parish. The chairperson should be a good motivator and speaker with knowledge of the parish. They will assist the pastor in all aspects of the appeal, chair Appeal meetings, provide leadership and support, and may speak on Appeal Sundays or at parish meetings. They will also assist the pastor with Major Gift Phase solicitations and make their own sacrificial gift. An Appeal Administrator (not recommended to be the parish secretary) should be well organized with knowledge of the parish and able to keep and maintain accurate records during the appeal. Since forms are available electronically, it will be helpful for them to have and use a computer. They should keep parish pledge card records and be responsible for completing and balance the gifts and records that are forwarded to the diocese weekly. They also phone, fax or parish totals raised to date for submission to the bishop and the diocesan newspaper. They should make their own sacrificial gift and attend parish meetings as needed. An Advance Phase Chairperson is recommended to oversee and help with the solicitation of people who will be asked for a gift of $500, $1000, $1500 or $2500. The chairperson must be committed to the success of the Appeal and be able to organize, lead and motivate volunteers to solicit these members. There may be parish receptions, meetings or individual solicitations to facilitate the success of this phase. The General Phase is probably best described as the solicitation of the rest of the parish and will include the in-pew solicitation. The chairperson is responsible for organizing Appeal Sundays and coordinating direct mail and telephone solicitations. They will help with the coordination of the follow up mailings as well. They should be strong advocates for the appeal and make their own sacrificial gift. 1

8 OVERVIEW PARISHIONER MAILINGS 2015 Parishioner Mailings Winter and Summer Campaigns Parish does first Follow-up Mailing in April (winter parishes) or July (summer parishes) NOV: Annual Report JAN/APR: Brochure, Letter & Pledge Card mailing (phased) JUNE: Diocesan Follow-up SEPT: All-in-One Follow-up NOV: Annual Report JAN/APR: Brochure, Letter & Pledge Card mailing (phased) JUNE: Diocesan Follow-up SEPT: All-in-One Follow-up 2014, 2013 Donors; New Members Lapsed Donors (Last gift 2012 or 2011) JAN/MAY: Personalized All-in- One Brochure JUNE: Diocesan Follow-up Long-Lapsed Donors (Last gift 2010 through 2007) Disengaged Donors (Last gift 2006 or 2005) and Non-Donors & Non-Donors JAN/MAY: Generic All-in-One Brochure Remember to forward pledges and checks to the Appeal Office within one week of receipt, to be sure that all donors are accounted for, allowing for more accurate follow-up mailings. We Are Called REV

9 OVERVIEW SAMPLE LETTERS 2015 Solicitation Letter for Brochure Mailing {DATE} {ADDRESS 1} {ADDRESS 2} {CITY, STATE} {ZIP} Dear {SALUTATION}, In sharing the story of his call to consecrated life, Pope Francis tells us he discovered his priestly vocation at the age of sixteen on the feast day of Saint Mathew. Saint Matthew, considered a despicable sinner, was called to follow Jesus and became one of his closest disciples. Just as Saint Matthew and Pope Francis were called, so also We Are Called to follow Jesus example. By expanding and strengthening the programs and ministries of the Diocese of Camden, we will provide relief, respite and hope to the poor, frail and hungry among us. These are, as Jesus tells us, our sisters and brothers. Your past generosity to the House of Charity is deeply appreciated. Your continued participation will impact significantly the lives of many. Pope Francis reminds us Although the life of a person is in a land full of thorns and weeds, there is always a space in which the good seed can grow. I am grateful you have provided the fertile ground for goodness to grow and pray that you will continue to do so. Your help is being called for again. I ask that you prayerfully consider your 2015 gift to the House of Charity Bishop s Annual Appeal and join the Society which recognizes those who give between $ and $. Your continued support is critical to providing care for those in most need throughout our diocese. Through your generosity to the House of Charity Bishop s Annual Appeal, you are living the call to follow Christ. Together our efforts allow the gentle voice of Christ to be heard by those most in need. I pray you will hear that same voice, accept the Lord s invitation and respond with your support of this year s campaign. God bless you, [signature] Most Reverend Dennis J. Sullivan, D.D. Bishop of Camden Appeal Office Diocese of Camden 631 Market Street Camden, NJ Phone: (856) Fax: (856) BishopsAppeal@camdendiocese.org 3

10 OVERVIEW SAMPLE LETTERS LONG-LAPSED DONOR ALL-IN-ONE MAILER {DATE} {ADDRESS 1} {ADDRESS 2} {CITY, STATE} {ZIP} Dear {SALUTATION}, In sharing the story of his call to consecrated life, Pope Francis tells us he discovered his priestly vocation at the age of sixteen on the feast day of Saint Matthew. Saint Matthew, considered a despicable sinner, was called to follow Jesus and became one of his closest disciples. Just as Saint Matthew and Pope Francis were called, so also We Are Called to follow Jesus example. By expanding and strengthening the programs and ministries of the Diocese of Camden, we will provide relief, respite and hope to the poor, frail and hungry among us. These are, as Jesus tells us, our sisters and brothers. Your past generosity to the House of Charity is deeply appreciated. Your continued participation will impact significantly the lives of many. Pope Francis reminds us Although the life of a person is in a land full of thorns and weeds, there is always a space in which the good seed can grow. I am grateful you have provided the fertile ground for goodness to grow and pray that you will continue to do so. Your help is being called for again. I ask that you prayerfully consider making a gift to the 2015 House of Charity Bishop s Annual Appeal. Your continued support is critical to providing care for those in most need throughout our diocese. Through your generosity to the House of Charity Bishop s Annual Appeal, you are living the call to follow Christ. Together our efforts allow the gentle voice of Christ to be heard by those most in need. I pray you will hear that same voice, accept the Lord s invitation and respond with your support of this year s campaign. God bless you, [signature] Most Reverend Dennis J. Sullivan, D.D. Bishop of Camden P.S. You can now make your gift online by visiting our secure website at camdendiocese.org and clicking Donate Now. Appeal Office Diocese of Camden 631 Market Street Camden, NJ Phone: (856) Fax: (856) BishopsAppeal@camdendiocese.org 4

11 OVERVIEW SAMPLE LETTERS DISENGAGED AND NON-DONOR ALL-IN-ONE SOLICITATION Dear Friend in Christ, In sharing the story of his call to consecrated life, Pope Francis tells us he discovered his priestly vocation at the age of sixteen on the feast day of Saint Matthew. Saint Matthew, considered a despicable sinner, was called to follow Jesus and became one of his closest disciples. Just as Saint Matthew and Pope Francis were called, so also We Are Called to follow Jesus example. By expanding and strengthening the programs and ministries of the Diocese of Camden, we will provide relief, respite and hope to the poor, frail and hungry among us. These are, as Jesus tells us, our sisters and brothers. Your generosity in the past has touched the lives of many. Your participation in the House of Charity today can significantly impact the lives of many more. Pope Francis reminds us Although the life of a person is in a land full of thorns and weeds, there is always a space in which the good seed can grow. I am grateful you have provided the fertile ground for goodness to grow and pray that you will continue to do so. Your help is being called for again. I ask that you prayerfully consider making a gift to the 2015 House of Charity Bishop s Annual Appeal. Your support is critical to providing care for those in most need throughout our diocese. Through your generosity to the House of Charity Bishop s Annual Appeal, you are living the call to follow Christ. Together our efforts allow the gentle voice of Christ to be heard by those most in need. I pray you will hear that same voice, accept the Lord s invitation and respond with your support of this year s campaign. God bless you, [signature] Most Reverend Dennis J. Sullivan, D.D. Bishop of Camden P.S. You can now make your gift online by visiting our secure website at camdendiocese.org and clicking Donate Now. Appeal Office Diocese of Camden 631 Market Street Camden, NJ Phone: (856) Fax: (856) BishopsAppeal@camdendiocese.org 5

12 OVERVIEW THE PHASED APPROACH THE MAJOR PHASE January/April The first phase of the campaign solicits past donors in the parish of $3500 or more for a gift of $5,000 or more. These are the parishioners initially chosen from the list of ordinary income givers in the top 1% of your parish. Highlights of the Major Phase: Personal solicitation by the pastor. Society of Stewards Brochure, Bishop s letter, Stock Form, EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) form, and Gift card are personally presented. Gift card is completed during the initial or a follow-up visit and given to pastor. Donor recognition Society of Stewards Recognition Event, thank-you letters and other communication from Bishop throughout the year, Christmas card and token of appreciation, opportunities to spend time with Bishop, and Mass offered for their intentions. THE ADVANCE PHASE Mid January for 2014 donors-early February for lapsed donors/ Early May for summer campaign The second phase of the campaign solicits past donors of $350 or more for a gift of $2500 (Circle of Grace), $1500 (Circle of Charity), $1000 (Circle of Benefactors) or $500 (Circle of Friends). Highlights of the Advance Phase: Personal solicitation by parish team. Brochure, Bishop s letter, Giving Level Card, Gift Card and Envelope are mailed to the home by the Diocese. (No Giving Level Card in Lapsed Advance Mailing) Diocesan provided spreadsheet of parishioners and their most recent gifts reveals those donors in this category who can be contacted for invitations, meetings or follow-up. Donor recognition thank-you letter from Bishop, Christmas letter and token of appreciation, an invitation to join Bishop at a particular event, and Mass offered for their intentions. 6

13 OVERVIEW THE PHASED APPROACH THE GENERAL PHASE February/May The third phase of the campaign places the balance of current and lapsed givers into the General solicitation category based on their last gift. Current donors (gave in 2014) of $150 or more are asked to move to the Special level of $250-$499. Current donors of $100 to $149 are asked to give $150. Current donors of less than $100 would be asked for an incremental increase. Lapsed (last gifts 1, 2 or 3 years ago) donors are asked to renew their support at their previous level of giving. Highlights of the General Phase: Diocesan bulk mailing of Brochure, Bishop s letter, gift form return addressed to the parish, with window reply envelope. Gift form is either mailed by donor or placed in collection basket on In-Pew Sunday. Presentation on the weekend before Ash Wednesday (date modified if necessary). In-Pew Solicitation on the first Sunday of Lent (date modified if necessary). Donor Recognition: thank-you letter from Bishop, Christmas letter from Bishop, and Mass offered for their intentions. All current and lapsed donors receive an Annual Report mailing in November that describes how their donations were distributed from the most recently closed out campaign. 7

14 OVERVIEW HOUSE OF CHARITY- BISHOP S ANNUAL APPEAL: 2015 CALENDAR 2015 APPEAL CALENDAR MONTH PHASE CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES July to December 2014 January 2015 Campaign Launch: 1/13/2015 at St. Isidore or 1/24 at Holy Family Sewell February (Ash Wednesday: 2/18/2015) Preparation Organization & Launch Major Phase Winter Major and Advance Phase follow-up General Phase begins Update parish lists regularly Deadline to submit Updated Parish Lists: 10/24/2014 Diocese to finalize printing and promotional materials in December. All Parishes 2015 Campaign Launch: 1/13/2015 at 12 noon, St. Isidore; or 1/24/ noon at Holy Family Sewell Winter Major Phase begins 1/13/2015 Winter Advance Phase drops 1/9/2015 Winter General Phase drops 1/23/2015 Parish-level Major/Advance Phase Receptions (pastor and donors) First Weekly Report due 1/26/2015 on major and advance phase activity Pastor visits and follow-up to Major prospects Advance Phase follow-up with personal contacts to Advance Phase prospects by parish team Winter Parishes Video Weekend: 2/7 & 2/8 Winter Parishes In-Pew Weekend: 2/14 & 2/15 Weekly Reports on Major & Advance Phase activity due 2/2, 2/9, 2/17 & 2/23 Star Herald reports run 2/6, 2/13, 2/20 and 2/27 March General Phase Weekly Reports due 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 and 3/30 Star Herald reports run 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 and 3/27 April (Easter: 4/5/2015) Week of 4/10/2015: Summer Parishes Appeal Materials delivery May June: 6/23/2015 Parish Team Report to Bishop Sullivan at St. Charles Borromeo Follow-up Mailings by Winter Parishes Summer Major and Advance Phases begin Summer Parish General Phase begins All Parishes: Team Report to Bishop Summer Parishes Appeal Materials delivery: week of 4/10 to 4/17/2015 Summer Parishes: Major Phase begins 4/10/15 Summer Advance Phase mailing drops 4/10/15 Weekly Reports due 4/13, 4/20 and 4/27 (4/6 Easter Week - no report due) Star Herald reports run 4/3, 4/17 and 4/24 Follow-up mailing by the winter parishes: week of 4/28/2015 Winter Parish pledge payments begin All Parishes Major/Advance Phase Reception(s) with Bishop (dates TBA) All Parishes Major/Advance Phase Reception(s) with Bishop (dates TBA) Weekly Reports due 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/26 (Tues.) Star Herald reports run 5/1, 5/8, 5/15,5/22 and 5/29 Summer General Phase mailing drops 5/1/15 Summer Video Weekend 5/16 and 5/17/2015 Summer In-Pew Solicitation 5/23 and 5/24/2015 Diocesan follow-up mailing to winter parishes: week of 6/1/2015 Parish Weekly Reports due 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22 and 6/29 Star Herald reports run 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, and 6/26 All Parishes: Parish Team Report Meeting w/ Bishop Sullivan on 6/23/2015 at 6:30 pm at St. Charles Borromeo Sicklerville Star Herald runs Parish Team Report on 6/26/2015 July to December 2015 Follow-up Mailings Parish List Updates due Donor Recognition Events July: Follow-up mailing by the summer parishes August: Diocesan follow-up mailing to summer parishes September: Employee Giving Campaign (parish & donor mailings drop) September: LYBUNT/SYBUNT mailings to current and lapsed donors Late October: List updates due for 2016 Appeal mailings Donor recognition events and holiday mailings 8

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16 ROG = Record of Gifts ROG = Record of Gifts Cash (Outright) Place label on pledge card Write ID # and Solicitation code on ROG Write check #, Date and Amount on card RECORDING GIFTS Determine Gift Type And pick Appropriate ROG United Way Gifts do not get recorded On a Record of Gifts. Simply alphabetize the cards and rubberband them. Pledge CC, DD, Stock See Process Payments on Previously Reported Pledges UW/Payroll Deduction NO ROG Required Yes Do you have a Label? No Record ID (or new ), name and payment info. on ROG Alphabetize cards and Rubber band Yes Is Name & ID # on parish list? No Write New on pledge card in Place label Here area. Record name Write New in ID field of ROG Yes Payment Included? No Record gift info. on ROG Total Amount at bottom Wrap any cards, & any payments inside ROG. Keep specific checks with their cards! Parish Report Envelope Process 10

17 RECORDING GIFTS RECORD OF OUTRIGHT GIFTS PLEASE KEEP CHECK WITH ITS DONOR CARD (Check/card, check/card, check/card) Use the Record of Outright Gifts form for Paid in Full gifts. Complete the top sections of each form. Page of will represent Outright Gift pages only. The transmittal number should represent the sequence in the number of times you are submitting these reports. For example: the first time you send a parish report envelope, every record of gifts will be labeled Transmittal #1. The next time you send the envelope, all transmittals enclosed will be labeled Transmittal #2. 1. Record the House of Charity ID# from the label. (This may or may not begin with your parish 4 digit code.) 2. Record the Full Name of the Donor. 3. Record the Gift information: Total Gift and Payment Enclosed: The full amount of the gift. If the Gift is in the form of a personal check, record the Check Number, Check Date and Check Amount on this form and also on the donor s gift card, near their gift amount. CONVERT OUTRIGHT CASH TO A PARISH CHECK. Record the Parish Check #, Check Date and Check Amount on this form and also on the donor s gift card, near their gift amount. NOTE: MATCHING GIFTS by employers should NOT be recorded here. Just record the donor s gift for now. When required by the employer, the donor should forward a Matching Gift form to the diocese so that the matching process can begin. The parish will be notified when the gift has been matched. 4. Add the Total Gift column and place the sum in the Total This Page Only Field.If using more than one Record of Outright Gifts form, continue the same method for each form. 5. Total ALL Record of Outright Gifts forms for one week and write the amount in the Total for this Report field at the bottom of the page. 6. Pull the PINK copy for your records. Wrap all the check/cards for the completed record of gifts inside the blue and yellow copies with the totals facing out. This will allow for easier addition at the end. (A filled Record of Gifts will have 15 check/cards inside). These will be placed inside the Parish Report Envelope. 11

18 RECORDING GIFTS MATERIAL RECORD SAMPLES: OF RECORD OUTRIGHT OF GIFTS OUTRIGHT GIFTS Drop in 12

19 RECORDING GIFTS RECORD OF PLEDGE GIFTS Use the Record of Pledge Gifts ONLY form Complete the top sections of each form. Page of will represent Pledge gift pages only. The transmittal number should represent the sequence in the number of times you are submitting these reports. For example: the first time you send a parish report envelope, every record of gifts will be labeled Transmittal #1. The next time you send the envelope, all transmittals enclosed will be labeled Transmittal #2. 1. Record the House of Charity ID# from the label. (This may or may not begin with your parish 4 digit code.) 2. Record the Full Name of the Donor. 3. Record Gift information: Total Gift: The full amount of the gift over the pledge period. For Matching Gifts, refer to the note at the bottom of the Record of Gifts Form. Down Payment Enclosed: Write Down Payment amounts ONLY. Leave blank if no down payment is enclosed. If Down Payment is in the form of a personal check, record the Check Number, Check Date and Check Amount on this form and also on the donor s gift card, near their gift amount. CONVERT ALL CASH Down Payments into a single Parish Check.Record the Parish Check #, Parish Check Date and Parish Check Amount on this form and near the gift amount on the donor s gift card. 4. Add the Total Gift column and Down Payment columns These WILL NOT EQUAL. Place the sums in the Total This Page Only fields. If using more than one Record of Pledge Gifts form, continue the same method for each form. 5. Total ALL Record of Pledge Gifts forms for one week and write the amounts in the Total for This Report fields at the bottom of the page. 6. Pull the PINK copy for your records. Wrap the check/cards for the completed record of gifts inside the white and yellow copies with the totals facing out. This will allow for easier addition at the end. (A filled Record of Gifts will have 15 checks/15 cards wrapped inside.) These will be placed inside the Parish Report Envelope. 13

20 RECORDING GIFTS MATERIAL RECORD SAMPLES: OF RECORD PLEDGE GIFTS OF PLEDGE GIFTS Drop in 14

21 RECORDING GIFTS STOCK, CREDIT CARD AND DIRECT DEPOSIT GIFTS Use the Record of Stock, Credit Card and Direct Debit Gifts form. Complete the top sections of each form. Page of will represent Stock, Credit Card and Direct Debit Gifts pages only. The transmittal number should represent the sequence in the number of times you are submitting these reports. For example: the first time you send a parish report envelope, every record of gifts will be labeled Transmittal #1. The next time you send the envelope, all transmittals enclosed will be labeled Transmittal #2. When a gift of STOCK is made to the House of Charity Bishop s Annual Appeal, it is handled one of two ways: With the actual Stock Certificates OR through a broker. A. WITH STOCK CERTIFICATES If the donor is forwarding their Stock Certificates without a broker, the following procedure should be followed and the following forms provided to the House of Charity Bishop s Annual Appeal: 1) Donor should not sign their Stock Certificates. 2) The Irrevocable Stock or Bond Power Form (sample in this Guide; can also be obtained via House of Charity website Parish Team Resources link and from the House of Charity Office) should be left blank except for the donor s signature at the bottom. Our representative will complete the top section. 3) Complete top portion of Part II of the Stock Instructions Form (name, address, phone number, parish, and name & quantity of stock being donated). This allows us to track the donation. 4) Donor can either deliver to the House of Charity the Certificate and Forms OR mail the documents as follows: Mail the Stock Certificate and in a separate envelope, mail the Irrevocable Stock or Bond Power Form to the House of Charity Bishop s Annual Appeal office. If they are mailed together, they can be cashed fraudulently. Part II of the Stock Instructions Form should be mailed with the Irrevocable Stock or Bond Power Form. B. THROUGH A BROKER If the donor is making their gift of stock through a broker, the following procedure should be followed and the following forms forwarded to the House of Charity Bishop s Annual Appeal: 1) Complete Part I of the Stock Instructions Form and forward to their broker (broker can directly transfer their stock to the Diocesan account). 2) Complete Part II of the Stock Instructions Form and mail/fax to the House of Charity Bishop s Annual Appeal. This allows us to track the donation. When the House of Charity Bishop s Annual Appeal Office receives both the Stock Certificates and/or Stock Instruction Forms (from the donor or donor s broker) and the valuation of the stock (from the Diocesan Finance Department), an acknowledgement letter is then sent to the donor, and a copy of that letter is faxed/ mailed to the parish receiving credit for the House of Charity donation. The parish can then include this amount on the Stock line at the bottom of the Record of Stock, Credit Card & Direct Debit Gifts Form. For your records, you may wish to enter the donor s name as well. 15

22 RECORDING GIFTS STOCK, CREDIT CARD AND DIRECT DEPOSIT GIFTS When a gift is made to the House of Charity Bishop s Annual Appeal by CREDIT CARD or DIRECT DEBIT, it is handled as follows: Complete the top sections of each form. Page of will represent Stock, Credit Card and Direct Debit Gifts pages only. The transmittal number should represent the sequence in the number of times you are submitting these reports. For example: the first time you send a parish report envelope, every record of gifts will be labeled Transmittal #1. The next time you send the envelope, all transmittals enclosed will be labeled Transmittal #2. 1) Record the donor s House of Charity ID# from the label (this may or may not begin with your parish 4-digit code). 2) Record the Full Name of the Donor. 3) Determine whether Gift Type is Credit Card or Direct Debit (for Matching Gifts, refer to the note at the bottom of the Record of Gifts Form): i) If CREDIT CARD, enter Total Gift Amount (including down payment and amount pledged) in the Total Gift field. Include this amount in the Sum Total for the page. (a) Write CC in the Gift Type field. (b) Down payment enclosed: Down payment amounts ONLY. Leave blank if no down payment is enclosed. (c) Check Number and Check Date: Also record this information on the Donor s Gif t Card. Leave blank if no down payment is enclosed. (d) CONVERT ALL CASH down payments into a separate Parish Check. (e) Parish should contact donor to obtain all of the following information prior to forwarding these gifts: credit card number, cardholder name, expiration date, number of installments, and donor s phone number. ii) DIRECT DEBIT gifts are set up by the Diocese, with the donor s bank account to electronically transfer monthly payments toward their pledge into the House of Charity account. (a) When a donor indicates Direct Debit, enter the Total Gift Amount, including any down payment and amount pledged, in the Total Gift field. Include this figure in the Sum Total for the page. (b) Write DD in the Gift Type field. (c) For down payments, follow instructions (b), (c) and (d) under CREDIT CARD heading. (d) If the donor has not already completed a Direct Donation card supplied to them by mail, someone from the parish must contact the donor to obtain a voided check and/or other necessary information. (e) Submit together the donor s pledge card, the voided check (if necessary) and completed Direct Donation form (must include routing #, account #, and account type). 4) Add Total Gift column and Total Payments column. 5) Pull pink copy for your records. Wrap all check/cards for completed record of gifts inside the green and yellow copies with totals facing out. This will allow for easier addition at the end. Place these inside the Parish Report Envelope. 16

23 Flow Chart for Recording Stock, Credit Card and Direct Debit Gifts RECORDING GIFTS STOCK, CREDIT CARD AND DIRECT DEPOSIT GIFTS Select the Record of Stock, Credit Card and Direct Debit Gifts Form Stock Gift? No Yes Follow Stock Process. Place label on pledge card. Yes Do you have a label? No Write ID # and Solicitation letter on the Form. Yes Are Name & ID # on Parish List? No Write New on pledge card. Record Name on Form. Write New in ID field of Form. Credit Card Gifts: Direct Debit Gifts: Parish team obtains name, credit card number and expiration date. Write name, card number and expiration date on pledge card. Record gift information on the Form. Parish team obtains bank information and, if required, a voided check. Total each column at the bottom of the Form. Wrap any cards & any payments inside the Form. Keep specific checks with their donor cards. Go to Parish Report Envelope Process. 17

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25 RECORDING GIFTS GIFT OF SECURITIES Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden HOW TO MAKE A GIFT OF SECURITIES Gifts of securities may be made to the HOUSE OF CHARITY BISHOP S ANNUAL APPEAL. Gifts of appreciated securities may have significant tax benefits. All gifts of securities are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. The Diocese of Camden maintains a custodial relationship with PNC Bank, NA. for the purposes of transferring securities. 1. Complete and mail Part I to the Office of Development House of Charity so that we may properly acknowledge and credit your gift. IF SECURITIES ARE HELD BY A BROKER 2. Complete the letter of authorization in Part II, and submit it to your broker. Your broker can directly transfer your stock to the Diocesan account. OR ARE HELD IN A MUTUAL FUND 2. Please DO NOT establish an account at the mutual fund in the name of Diocese of Camden. PNC Bank, NA will establish a shell account at the fund in its nominee name and provide you with the account number so that you can complete this transfer. Please contact Lauren Giglione at PNC Bank, NA ( or lauren.giglione@pnc.com) for additional information. OR ARE HELD IN CERTIFICATE FORM 2. Please contact the Development Office for the Irrevocable Stock or Bond Power and additional instructions. For delivery instructions or additional inquiries, please contact: Mr. James J. Lanahan, Director Office of Development Diocese of Camden 631 Market Street Camden, NJ Phone: (856) jlanahan@camdendiocese.org Fax: (856) Revised Nov

26 RECORDING GIFTS GIFT OF SECURITIES PART I: NOTICE OF STOCK GIFT TO THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT Gift for/to: HOUSE OF CHARITY BISHOP S ANNUAL APPEAL Name of individual(s) or entity making the gift: Address: Home Phone #: Cell Phone #: Parish: Work Phone #: Address: City: Name and quantity of stock/bond being transferred: Date Transfer was requested: (value of donation is determined by the average value of the securities the day the Diocesan custodian receives the transfer) Donor s broker/agent: Name: Work Phone #: Brokerage: Cell Phone #: Check here to indicate that you have sent the Letter of Authorization in Part II to your broker/agent. Please complete and mail or fax this form (Part I) to us so that we may properly credit and acknowledge your gift. James J. Lanahan, Director Office of Development Diocese of Camden 631 Market Street Camden, NJ Phone: (856) Fax: (856) If you have any further questions regarding the transfer of stock or other securities, please contact James Lanahan in the Office of Development at (856) Thank you. 20 Revised Nov 2014

27 RECORDING Recording Gifts GIFTS GIFT OF SECURITIES PART II: Letter of Authorization - Please mail/fax to Broker Date: Dear, (broker s name) Please use this letter as authorization to contribute shares of from account number (name of security) to the account of the Diocese of Camden. The date of my donation is: NOTE TO BROKER: Please reference donor name on delivery wire. DTC Participant #: 2616 PNC Bank Trust Account Name: Diocese of Camden Stock Trust Account Number: Attention: PNC Institutional Investments Lauren Giglione 620 Liberty Avenue, 7 th Floor Pittsburgh, PA (412) lauren.giglione@pnc.com I understand that the Diocese will sell the securities, and that the proceeds will benefit HOUSE OF CHARITY BISHOP S ANNUAL APPEAL. I understand that the value of my gift is determined by the average value of the securities on the day the Diocesan custodian receives the stock transfer. My information is as follows: Full Name Address City, State, ZIP Home Phone #: Cell Phone #: Parish Work Phone #: Address: City (Signature) (Date) (Signature) 21 (Date) REV> REVISED NOV 2014 Revised Nov 2014

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29 RECORDING GIFTS PAYMENTS ON PREVIOUSLY REPORTED PLEDGES Use the Record of Payments on Previously Reported Pledges form. Complete the top sections of each form. Page of will represent Payments on Previously Reported Pledges gift pages only. The transmittal number should represent the sequence in the number of times you are submitting these reports. For example: the first time you send a parish report envelope, every record of gifts will be labeled Transmittal #1. The next time you send the envelope, all transmittals enclosed will be labeled Transmittal #2. There will be no label for these gifts because the initial gift label was already pulled for the pledge. 1. Record the House of Charity ID# from your parish list or write new if they are not on your list. This will ensure proper credit against their existing pledge. 2. Record the Full Name of the Donor. 3. Record Gift information: a. Total Payment amount enclosed b. Check Number and Check Date: Taken from the donor s check. CONVERT CASH into a separate Parish Check for all cash payments. 4. Add the Total Payment column. Place the sum in the Total This Page Only field. If using more than one Record of Payments on Previously Reported Pledges form, continue the same method for each form. 5. Total ALL Record of Payments on Previously Reported Pledges forms for one week and write the amount in the Total for this Report field at the bottom of the page. 6. Pull the PINK copy for your records. Wrap the checks for the completed record of gifts inside the gold and yellow copies with the totals facing out. This will allow for easier addition at the end. (A filled Record of Gifts will have 15 checks wrapped inside.) These will be placed inside the Parish Report Envelope. 23

30 RECORDING GIFTS PAYMENTS ON PREVIOUSLY REPORTED PLEDGES Drop in 24

31 RECORDING GIFTS EMPLOYEE GIVING OR PAYROLL DEDUCTION PLEDGES Donations made through employee payroll deductions are only entered into our system when we are notified by the particular agency that forwards the list of donations to us. We do not enter these gifts from the donors pledge cards, because the gift we actually receive may be different. However, the pledge cards can help us to verify gift amounts being donated, as well as addresses of donors for acknowledgement purposes. 1. Separate any Pledge Cards marked I have already made a sacrificial gift through Payroll Deduction. 2. Alphabetize the cards by last name. 3. Count the cards and rubber band the cards together. 4. Record the number of cards on the Parish Report Envelope in the UW or Payroll Deduction # of Cards field. 5. Enclose cards in the Parish Report Envelope 25

32 COMPLETING YOUR PARISH REPORT ENVELOPE HOW TO FILL OUT THE PARISH REPORT ENVELOPE FORM Complete the Parish Report Envelope so that only what is contained in the envelope is recorded on the outside of the envelope. This is the first step of reconciliation for our diocesan volunteer processors. 1. Complete the heading of the report envelope with your parish information. 2. Count the number of gift cards/envelopes and record on the front of the envelope appropriately. 3. Add the Total Dollar Amount of Outright Gifts and Pledge Gifts (including Credit Card and Direct Debit gifts) from all the Record of Gift forms and record this on the envelope. 4. Add the Total Dollar Amount of Checks (outright) and Pledge down payments (this includes payments from previously recorded pledges) from all the Record of Gift forms and record on the envelope. 5. Place the gift cards/envelopes, donor checks and Record of Gifts forms in the envelope and seal. Remember to convert cash to a parish check and enclose that as well. 6. Complete the Prepared By section and include a phone number where you can be reached if there is a question. remember to convert cash to parish checks! 26

33 Select a Parish Report Envelope Run a tape of all ROG totals going into an envelope Count up all Gift cards going into an envelope Fill out cover of Parish Report Envelope for EACH ENVELOPE Enclose all cards and checks wrapped in ROG in Envelope and seal it. COMPLETING YOUR PARISH REPORT ENVELOPE Our FedEx Account Number is now: Place Parish Report Envelope in FedEx Pak. Place Pre-printed FedEx Label on Pak save your copy for tracking purposes. Call GO-FEDEX to schedule pick-up or deliver to a FedEx Drop Box. 27

34 COMPLETING YOUR PARISH REPORT ENVELOPE Current Your Parish Name Your Parish City 4 digit Your transmittal # is determined by the set of envelopes you send. The first week you send gifts, your transmittal number will be #1. The second time you send this envelope will be Transmittal #2. If it takes more than 1 envelope to accommodate your gifts, number each envelope as part of the same transmittal # for the week. (Ex. 3 Envelopes sent up your second week would be numbered: #2, 1 of 3, #2, 2 of 3, and #2, 3 of 3.) These totals should represent the items enclosed in this one envelope. Record total dollar amount of all ROG enclosed in this envelope # # Your Name Record total dollar amount of all enclosed checks. PLEASE KEEP ALL CHECKS WITH THEIR GIFT CARDS. DO NOT SEPARATE THEM. Please do not send cash. A number where you can be reached if we have any questions. 28

35 COMPLETING YOUR PARISH REPORT ENVELOPE USING FEDEX PACKAGES 1. Place the completed Parish Weekly Report Envelope(s) in the FedEx Package. 2. Please destroy all pre-2012 FedEx shipping labels. These contain invalid account information. 3. Peel and affix one of the new pre-printed FedEx labels to the outside of the package in the designated area. The Diocese will be billed at a discounted rate for the shipment. Only use the labels provided in 2012 or later. 4. Take your Package to a FedEx Drop-Off Box or call GO-FED-EX. Our billing number is A Federal Express driver will come to your location to pick up the package. The Diocese is guaranteed to receive it within two business days. NOTE: This program is highly effective for sending larger numbers of gifts to our office. During times when only a few gifts are being submitted, it may be appropriate simply to mail them to our office. 29

36 COMPLETING YOUR PARISH REPORT ENVELOPE USING FEDEX PACKAGES 30 30

37 COMPLETING YOUR WEEKLY REPORT WEEKLY REPORT FORM The Weekly Report is a report of the parish campaign activity for each week. One form will be used for the entire campaign period. Weekly reports are due on Monday evening so that the data can be submitted to the Catholic Star Herald on Tuesday. Reports should be faxed to , ed to BishopsAppeal@camdendiocese.org or called in to An answering machine will record any telephone reports left after 4 PM. Note: Data from reports received on Monday will be reported in the Star Herald on Friday of the same week. Data received after Monday will be reported in the Star Herald the following week. Complete the top section for your Parish name, City, Parish goal, person preparing the report and a phone number where they can be reached if there is a question. Complete the section for the number of parishioners and the number of prospects for each solicitation category. These numbers will help the parish and our office to see your progress in contacting your parishioners. Once completed, these numbers will not need to be changed throughout the campaign. Each week: a) Record the total number of people contacted in person, by phone or by mail in the # of persons contacted field for the appropriate week. b) Record the total number of gifts for the appropriate week. b) Record the total dollar amount of those gifts. c) Calculate and record the total dollar amount in the Cumulative Raised To Date field. The cumulative total should be equal to last week s total plus the new amount raised for the current week. Electronic versions of the Weekly Report Form, the Record of Gifts forms, and other forms, are available on both 1) the CD included with the parish s kickoff materials and 2) the diocesan FTP site. These forms will calculate totals for you when the amount raised each week is typed in. Instructions on how to use our FTP site are on the last page of this guide. 31

38 SUMMARY The Weekly Report is a report of overall parish campaign activity for each week and charts your parish s overall progress toward your goal. Your Weekly Report is NOT just a running tally of your Parish Report Envelope totals. The Weekly Report includes gifts from other sources (e.g., clergy gifts, gifts sent directly to the Diocese, online gifts, etc.). The Weekly Report is a fast way to track and report your campaign s overall progress toward goal. PARTS 1 AND 2: Part 1 (worksheet 2) will be used for the period from Kickoff through the Parish Team Report Meeting. Part 2 (worksheet 3) will be used for the period from July into October. The parish total from the bottom of Part 1 will automatically populate into the top of Part 2, along with the parish name, city, goal, reported by and phone number fields. REPORT DUE DATES: Kindly submit your Weekly Report by 4pm on the due date so that the data can be submitted to the Catholic Star Herald in a timely manner. Reports should be ed to BishopsAppeal@ camdendiocese.org (preferred method), or faxed to , or called in to Do NOT include a copy of this form in your Parish Report Envelope. Data from reports received by 4pm on the due date will be reported in the Star Herald on Friday of the same week. Data received after 4pm on the due date will be reported in the Star Herald the following week. TO BEGIN: In Part 1, complete the top section for your Parish Name, City, Goal Amount, name of person preparing the report and a phone # where you can be reached if there is a question. This information will auto-populate in Part 2 (worksheet 3) of the form. COMPLETING YOUR WEEKLY REPORT WEEKLY REPORT FORM 32 EACH WEEK: a) Record the total number of people contacted that week in person, by phone or by mail in the # of persons contacted this week column for the appropriate week. b) Record the total number of new gifts for the appropriate week in the Total # of Gifts this week column. c) Record the total dollar amount of those gifts in the Total Raised this week column. d) The form will calculate the Cumulative Total Raised To Date automatically. The cumulative total should be equal to last week s total plus the new amount raised for the current week. DO INCLUDE: Pledges received in the parish office Outright Gifts received in the parish office Clergy gifts credited to your parish, whether received in the parish office or sent directly to the Diocese Gifts that your donors made online or mailed directly to the Diocese DO NOT INCLUDE: Payments on Previously-Reported Pledges Employee Giving or United Way-type gifts, until the gift amount is confirmed by the Diocese (80% of total gift counts toward the goal) Matching Gifts, until receipt of match is confirmed by the Diocese Stock Gifts, until the sale amount is confirmed by the Diocese ELECTRONIC VERSIONS of the Weekly Report Form, the Record of Gifts forms, and other forms, are available on both: 1) the CD included with the parish s kickoff materials and 2) the diocesan FTP site. Instructions on how to use our FTP site can be found in the Campaign Guide.

39 COMPLETING YOUR WEEKLY REPORT WEEKLY REPORT FORM PARISH WEEKLY REPORT - Part 1 (Totals reported Monday will appear in Friday's Star Herald ) Parish: City: (preferred): BishopsAppeal@camdendiocese.org OR Parish Goal: Fax: OR Reported by: Phone: Phone: Kindly report by 4:00 pm on the due date via either: Do not include this form in your Parish Report Envelope. Report Due Date Anticipated Star Herald Report Print Date # of persons contacted this week Total # of NEW Gifts this week Total Raised this week Cumulative Total Raised to Date Monday Friday 1/26/2015 1/30/2015 $0.00 2/2/2015 2/6/2015 $0.00 2/9/2015 2/13/2015 $0.00 Tues 2/17/2015 2/20/2015 $0.00 2/23/2015 2/27/2015 $0.00 3/2/2015 3/6/2015 $0.00 3/9/2015 3/13/2015 $0.00 3/16/2015 3/20/2015 $0.00 3/23/2015 3/27/2015 $0.00 3/30/2015 4/3/2015 $0.00 Tues 4/7/2015 no report due $0.00 4/13/2015 4/17/2015 $0.00 4/20/2015 4/24/2015 $0.00 4/27/2015 5/1/2015 $0.00 5/4/2015 5/8/2015 $0.00 5/11/2015 5/15/2015 $0.00 5/18/2015 5/22/2015 $0.00 Tues 5/26/2015 5/29/2015 $0.00 6/1/2015 6/5/2015 $0.00 6/8/2015 6/12/2015 $0.00 6/15/2015 6/19/2015 $0.00 *** 6/26/2015 $0.00 SUMMARY PART 1 0 $0.00 *** 6/23/2015 Parish Team Report Meeting. Kindly bring this completed form with you. PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE UNITED WAY-TYPE CONTRIBUTIONS ON THIS REPORT FORM 33

40 COMPLETING YOUR WEEKLY REPORT WEEKLY REPORT FORM PARISH WEEKLY REPORT - Part 2 (Totals reported Monday will appear in Friday's Star Herald ) Parish: 0 City: Kindly report by 4:00 pm on the due date via: 0 BishopsAppeal@camdendiocese.org OR Parish Goal: $0.00 Fax: OR Reported by: 0 Phone: Phone: - Do not include this form in your Parish Report Envelope. Report Due Date Possible Star Herald Report Print Date # of persons contacted this week Total # of Gifts this week Total Raised this week Cumulative Total Raised to Date Monday Friday Parish Total without United Way * from last line of Weekly Report - Part 1 $0.00 6/29/2015 7/3/2015 ** $0.00 7/6/2015 7/10/2015 ** $0.00 7/13/2015 7/17/2015 ** $0.00 7/20/2015 7/24/2015 ** $0 00 7/20/2015 7/24/2015 $0.00 7/27/2015 7/31/2015 ** $0.00 8/3/2015 8/7/2015 ** $0.00 8/10/2015 8/14/2015 ** $0.00 8/17/2015 8/21/2015 ** $0.00 8/24/2015 8/28/2015 ** $0.00 8/31/2015 9/4/2015 ** $0.00 Tues 9/8/2015 9/11/2015 ** $0.00 9/14/2015 9/18/2015 ** $0.00 9/21/2015 9/25/2015 ** $0.00 9/28/ /2/2015 ** $ /5/ /9/2015 ** $0.00 SUMMARY PART 2 0 $0.00 TOTAL PART 1 & 2 0 $0.00 $0.00 * PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE UNITED WAY-TYPE CONTRIBUTIONS ON THIS REPORT FORM ** POSSIBLE HOC REPORT IN THE CATHOLIC STAR HERALD 34

41 THANKING AND FOLLOWING UP WITH YOUR DONORS PASTOR THANK-YOU LETTER As the Major and Advance phases quietly progress, parishes will begin receiving gifts at the parish office. Plan to thank your donors by postcard or letter within 2 days (the industry-wide standard for gift acknowledgment). To assist you in acknowledging these gifts promptly, a sample thank you letter from the pastor to your parishioner/donor is provided. Use of Parishioner Labels: The 2nd set of your parishioner labels will facilitate the process of acknowledging your new donors and following up with your lapsed donors. Two sets of parishioner labels are provided for you in your kickoff materials. Pull the labels from Set #1 that correspond to the names and addresses written on the pledge cards and place them in the space provided. Use Set #2 of your labels for your thank-you letters. Remove the same labels and place them on parish envelopes for mailing your acknowledgement letters to these generous donors. (A thank you letter from Bishop Sullivan will also be sent after the gift is received and entered in the House of Charity office.) Labels that are duplicates in these sets can be discarded or used to notify the Appeal Office that they need to be closed or merged with another record. PASTOR FOLLOW-UP LETTER In May (July for summer parishes), using your spreadsheet of parishioners & gifts, find any parishioners who gave in the last 3 years but who have not yet made a gift this year. Pull these labels from Set #1 and mail a follow-up letter to them from the pastor (see sample). Remember to include a reply envelope addressed to the parish. When gifts come in from this mailing, remove the label from Set #2 and apply it to their gift card. Remember to thank these donors as well. 35

42 THANKING AND FOLLOWING UP WITH YOUR DONORS PASTOR THANK YOU LETTER SAMPLE Date <<Addressee>> <<Address>> <<City>>, <<ST>> <<Zip>> Dear <<Salutation>>: Thank you very much for your gift of << >> to the House of Charity Bishop s Annual Appeal for the 2015 campaign. By responding to the call, you have accepted Christ s invitation to actively participate and strengthen the programs and ministries that serve those in need. Through your gift, you help to fulfill the charitable mission we are called to provide. (YOU MIGHT ADD HOW THE PARISH IN PARTICULAR IS BENEFITING FROM THE HOUSE OF CHARITY FUNDING) I am grateful that you are a member of our parish family. I appreciate all that you do as a member of << >> parish and look forward to your continued support throughout the year. May God bless you for answering the call to, not only respond to the need, but to feel the need, to give. Sincerely, Pastor Please Note: Once we forward your gift to the Appeal Office, you will also receive an acknowledgement from Bishop Sullivan. If you made a pledge, please wait for the House of Charity Office to send you an invoice before submitting payment. This will ensure that your installment is appropriately applied to your balance. Using the reply envelope supplied by the House of Charity will help to ensure that your payment is promptly received by their office. 36

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